Advance discount battle tickets, $8 (cash only), are on sale at the Westfield Belden Village mall concierge center and at Horizon Audio at 5480 Whipple Ave. NW in Jackson Township. Also available at both outlets are VIP tickets, $20 (cash only), which include preferred seating, a souvenir battle T-shirt, glow necklace and goodie bag. Tickets will be $10 the day of the show.

The Feb. 24 issue of Ticket will feature an interview with each of the competing bands and new photos.